Hepatyrix

What is it?

A preparation of inactivated virus and inactivated surface antigen, comprising 1440 Elisa units per ml of hepatitis A virus HM 175 strain adsorbed onto aluminium hydroxide and 25µg per ml of Vi polysaccharide antigen of Salmonella typhi. Available as a suspension in prepared syringes for injection.

Medical Uses

Immunisation against hepatitis A and typhoid.

Dosage

Adults and children aged over 15 years, primary dose, 1ml by intramuscular injection into the shoulder. Booster for hepatitis A, 1ml delivered in same way after 6 to 12 months; booster for typhoid, use single dose of Vi polysaccharide vaccine every 3 years if risk remains current.

Special Care

Pregnancy, breastfeeding; patients with lowered immunity may need further doses.

Avoid Use

Children under 15 years, patients with severe fever.

Known Side Effects

Feverishness, aches and pains, malaise, headache, itching, painful injection site. Manuf~cturer: SmithKline Beecham.